My name is Lisa and I have a Starbucks problem. Let’s begin by saying I adore coffee. I love the way it smells, the way it tastes and the way the warm cup feels in my hands. I also LOVE Starbucks because they are a fun place to hang out and grab a quick bite to eat. When some Disneylanders were upset Starbucks were coming to the parks, this girl jumped with joy. If you are a Starbucks diehard like me, you’ll love these need-to-know facts about Starbucks at the Disneyland Resort.

The Disneyland Resort Starbucks Locations:

Disneyland on Main Street across the street from the Carnation Cafe.

Disney California Adventure on Buena Vista Street across from the Carthay Circle Restaurant

Downtown Disney next to the World of Disney Store

Downtown Disney “West” close to the AMC movie theater

Disney California Adventure Starbucks location.

Use your Starbucks App:

If you are a diehard like me, your Starbucks Rewards app is your BFF. It keeps track of all of your free coffees and rewards and means as long as you have your phone you can still get your caffeine fix–even if you don’t have any cash. Here’s what you need to know about using your app.

You can use your Starbucks rewards app, gift cards or gold card to pay for food and drinks at the Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Starbucks, but you cannot redeem your rewards for free beverages.

You can use your Starbucks rewards app, gift cards or gold card to pay for food and drinks at the Downtown Disney Starbucks AND redeem your rewards at that location only.

Best of all, you can use your app to order ahead from the Downtown Disney location! Just imagine ordering your coffee from the convenience of your hotel room and picking it up on you walk into the parks through Downtown Disney! (This is only available at the location next to World of Disney store, not the new Starbucks West location.)

My very first Disney Starbucks – totally picture-worthy while the DCA before it opened to the public in 2012.

Annual Passholder Perks:

You can use your annual pass for discounts at the Starbucks inside Disneyland and DCA, but not the Downtown Disney Starbucks.

A Great Disney Dining Alternative:

The Downtown Disney Starbucks is the perfect spot to grab breakfast if you are staying at the Disneyland Hotel or Disney’s Grand Californian. It is less expensive than the hotel restaurant breakfasts and you can get the coffees and breakfast sandwiches that Starbucks fans love. Moreover, is usually something the kids will love, so we everyone in the family wins.

Speaking of those breakfast sandwiches, they have become our family’s go-to breakfast in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. They are a quicker breakfast option and if you are a Starbucks regular, it is exactly what you are used to getting outside “in the real world.”

You can get the same, reliably delicious Starbucks breakfast sandwiches in the resort Starbucks locations that you get at your local store.

The lines may look long, but the service is FAST–often much faster for a quick bite than traditional Disneyland restaurants.

You can bring your reusable tumbler to the Downtown Disney Starbucks just as you do to other locations.

Customize your coffee just as your heart desires; the baristas can make anything you would normally ask for at your neighborhood Starbucks.

You Are Here Mugs:

If you collect Starbucks’ “You Are Here Mugs,” you can get the Disney Parks versions in their respective in-park locations–the Disneyland mug only in Disneyland and the Disney California Adventure mug only in DCA. Other locations (Orange County and Los Angeles) are located in the Downtown Disney Starbucks.

Downtown Disney Starbucks

Starbucks Evenings:

In addition to tapas-style dinner foods, the original Downtown Disney Starbucks location now serve beer and wine in the evenings.

Do you have a fun fact or tips for the Disneyland Resort Starbucks locations? Leave it in a comment below!

September 5 will be the last day Disneyland Resort guests will be able to enjoy everything the 60th Diamond Celebration has to offer. If you don’t visit before it ends, here’s what you will be missing. My family and I were recently invited to a day of fun and celebration at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park so that we could experience the Diamond Celebration one last time before the kids head back to school.

1. Diamond Celebration Decor: From Sleeping Beauty Castle to the lampposts to store windows, the entire Disneyland Resort has diamond touches throughout and all of these are slated to come to an end on September 5.

2. Special Foods & Drinks: One of my favorite things about special themed events at Disneyland are the special food offerings and for the 60th, Disney went “all out,” to provide guests with unique food offerings ranging from snacks to beverages and beyond. Learn more about:

4. World of Color – Celebrate: World of Color – Celebrate! is a version of the beloved World of Color show that is hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and a newly animated Mickey Mouse. Specially designed for the Diamond Celebration with new music, water features, lights and lasers, as well as projections on Mickey’s Fun Wheel, the show takes guests on an imaginative journey through the life and works of Walt Disney and the Disneyland Resort past, present, and future. Learn more about World of Color – Celebrate by clicking here.

5. Paint the Night: Paint the Night is Disneyland’s newest parade. It is a reimagining of the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade, and has been thrilling Disney fans old and new since it premiered May 22, 2015.

6. Special Merchandise: From sweatshirts to tiaras to phone cases and beyond, thousands of special Diamond Celebration pieces were added to Disneyland Resort stores

7. Characters dressed in their celebration best: We all love taking pictures with and of the the world famous Disneyland characters. With so many dressed up for the special occasion, the time is now to snap those special once-in-a-lifetime photos.

Don’t delay! The time is now to visit the Disneyland Resort before the magic of the Diamond Celebration ends September 5, 2016!

The Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District has a brand new resident next door to the Disney Vacation Club and the Lego Store – a new Starbucks! For those familiar with Starbucks’ philosophy, they would rather shorten a customer’s wait by having two shops near each other, and for anyone who is a Starbucks fiend and staying at The Disneyland Hotel knows, your coffee prayers have been answered! We’ve compiled a quick hit list of 5 things you need to know about this new location so you can plan your trips! (For additional tips and everything else you need to know about the Disneyland Resort Starbucks locations, click here.)

1. The store is called “Starbucks West” on the Disneyland app!

This location has it’s own official standing in the Disneyland app and will therefore be known as ‘Starbucks West’.

2. Enter through the left door!

This Starbucks is trying to create a flow of traffic – enter through the left door and you’ll approach the line for the cashier and then travel to the right to pick up your drink and exit.

3. There is NO seating available indoors

Unlike its much larger counterpart on the opposite side of the Downtown Disney District, there is one small railing to “perch” but realistically this location is meant for a quick coffee order. There is no seating available indoors and there isn’t any seating outdoors either (unless you count the benched planters outside). You can also take you coffee to go and head over to the Lego Store and sip while your kids tell you about all of the Legos they want.

4. Starbucks West Operating Hours

For all you early birds or night owls, this Starbucks location is open from 5 am – 1 am (this is accurate at the time of posting!) There is no ‘Starbucks Evenings‘ offerings available like the other Downtown Disney Starbucks, but Disneyland Resort hotel guests can now have a place to grab coffee when The Coffee House closes at 6pm.

5. Mobile ordering IS available!

One of the tried and true tricks for anyone staying at the Disneyland Hotel is to place a mobile order on your Starbucks app for the Downtown Disney Starbucks location near World of Disney. By the time you walked down to the Main Entrance, your drink would be ready! Although it wasn’t originally available at the time of opening, this new Starbucks is now offering mobile ordering and digital rewards, so make sure to take advantage of this option if you’re staying at the Disneyland properties!

Are you excited about this new Starbucks West location at The Downtown Disney District? Let us know!

We’ve all been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and eating a decent breakfast before your day at Disneyland or Disney California Adventure is no exception (for me, it keeps the queasiness away on certain rides)! Some days you might have a leisurely breakfast planned out ahead of time, and some days you just want to eat something quick as you run speedwalk to HyperSpace Mountain before the crowds show up. So today we are going to put table service aside and focus on what quick service options are available for breakfast at the Disneyland Resort.

Before we begin, a few things of note:

Most of the restaurants/stands listed are places you can grab a bite to eat on the go – if the restaurant offerings are more suited for sitting down to eat, I will mark it with a * .

The hours I’ve listed are subject to change – depending on magic morning hours, day of the week, or even season, so I strongly suggest checking the hours before hand.

If you haven’t checked it out, the Disneyland app is a HUGE help when looking for food! It tells you the hours, location, menu, pricing, and lets you make a reservation if it’s a table service restaurant! I used this app a ton on my last trip. Everything you need to know about the app is HERE.

DOWNTOWN DISNEY:

Starbucks– opens at 5 am – located next to the World of Disney Store AND another new Starbucks next to the AMC Theater. You can order ahead of time using your Starbucks app, and all you have to do is walk right past that line at the register and grab your items off of the pick-up counter. [C] If you want coffee with your breakfast, you’ll want to get it here. And [D] Because it’s just my favorite! Starbucks has a variety of pastries, as well as bagels, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt parfaits, and several delicious hot breakfast sandwiches. See our review of Starbucks HERE.

Earl of Sandwich – opens at 7 am – located at the Disneyland Hotel end of Downtown Disney. As you would expect it serves hot breakfast sandwiches (really yummy ones) of the egg-cheese-meat variety, but also has muffins, yogurt parfaits, oatmeal, and fruit. This restaurant comes in handy if you are staying at the Paradise Pier or Disneyland Hotels, however another Starbucks location is being built just next door – so then you’ll really have to choose!

Jamba Juice – opens at 7 am – You can get pretty much any kind of smoothie you ever wanted here, but Jamba Juice also has several different varieties of oatmeal and some breakfast wraps.

*La Brea Bakery Express – opens at 7 am – The menu offers several hearty breakfast sandwiches served with a side of country potatoes.

Market House (Starbucks)– opens at 8 am – Here you will find find the same fare as any other Starbucks, however you cannot order ahead at this location.

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe – opens at 8 – Choose from almost any kind of muffin, plus croissants, cinnamon rolls and many more goodies – and of course coffee & espresso.

Maurice’s Treats – opens at 8 am – You can find the unique Strawberry Twist, Chocolate Twist, and Cheddar Garlic Bagel Twist here – they are yummy and good if you want something different.

Mint Julep Bar – opens at 8 am – If you want to experience the Disney version of New Orleans Square, you should grab a bag of hot fresh beignets and a coffee or espresso!

*Galactic Grill – opens at 8 am – Offerings at this Tomorrowland spot are mostly the usual – like a breakfast burrito, breakfast platter, fruit platter – or you can get spacey with the Bantha Blue Milk Bread!

*Rancho Del Zocalo – opens at 8 am – Been missing your Mickey Mouse Pancake since it left the Riverbelle Terrace? Look no further, you can find it here, just a short walk away, along with the other traditional breakfast options that were offered there as well PLUS several new Mexican-inspired breakfast options (Chilaquiles, yes please!).

*Flo’s V8 Cafe – opens at 8 am – On the menu are an American Breakfast Platter, Fruit Plate, Chicken Tamale Breakfast, and Brioche French Toast.

DISNEY RESORT HOTELS:

*Tangaroa Terrace – opens at 7 am, Disneyland Hotel – Options include oatmeal, breakfast platter, french toast – and some Loco Moco in keeping with the theme of the restaurant.

The Coffee House – opens at 6 am, Disneyland Hotel – Choose from a selection of pastries and bagels and coffee.

White Water Snacks – opens at 6:30 or 7 am, Grand Californian Hotel – This place offers the kind of breakfast you may want sit and eat – like a Mickey Waffle, or ones that you can take on-the-go like the Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich – several good options here!

All right, now it’s your turn. Do you like to sit and enjoy breakfast, or eat on-the-go? And what is your favorite breakfast at the Disneyland Resort?!

When World of Color premiered at Disney California Adventure, it changed the way resort guests experience parks’ hallmark shows. Now, both World of Color and Fantasmic! offer “reserved” viewing options ranging from FASTPASS-style tickets that reserve the section you will view from to dining options that come with reserved viewing. The World of Color Dessert Party is one such option, and when the Disneyland Resort offered to host me and some friends so that we could experience the party, I jumped at the chance.

The dessert party is the ultimate treat if you are a World of Color fan.

What is the World of Color Dessert Party?

The World of Color Dessert Party is a special viewing option for World of Color. The party provides those who purchase a spot the opportunity to dine on delectable snacks and desserts, as well as a choice of drinks with and without alcohol.

Guests attending the party are provided seating and table from which to enjoy the show from a prime viewing area. The area is just far enough from the show that you don’t get showered in water the entire time and close enough to have a perfect view. Party guests are let in to party area approximately 45 minutes before showtime. Cast Members provide food and “table service” style, which means once your at your table you get to sit back, relax and have fun.

What does the World of Color Dessert Party include?

The World of Color Dessert Party provides priority viewing AND SEATING for the World of Color show in addition to the following food items (menu subject to change):

Three types of cheeses: brie, mild cheddar and manchego that can be eaten with various bread sticks, crackers and breads in a basket on each table

As with any Disney dining experience, let them know at the time of your reservation about any food allergies so that the chefs can plan accordingly. This is easiest done using the Disney Dining phone number, as opposed to the online reservation system.

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A special light-up sipper is available for an additional fee.

How much does the World of Color Dessert Party cost?

The World of Color Dessert Party cost is $79 per person and includes tax and gratuity. The price is the same for adults and children.

How to book the World of Color Dessert Party.

It’s easy to book your World of Color Dessert Party reservations at Disneyland.com/dine or by calling 714-781-DINE.

Opinions and thoughts on the World of Color Dessert Party.

I had a wonderful time at the World of Color Dessert Party. It was a wonderful way to cap off a lovely day at the parks and really allowed me to watch the show in style while enjoying a night cap! A day at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure is downright exhausting; a lot of the time I’m way too tired to even make it to the nighttime entertainment. The dessert party offers those of us who perhaps can’t face the idea of camping out and then standing to watch World of Color a relaxing option. While this is an experience the entire family can and would enjoy, I think it would be especially nice for a date night or for a girls’ day or night out. I also think it would be an AMAZING opportunity for a proposal. Can you even imagine how lovely it would be to pop the question (or have the question popped) during the show’s finale?!

The World of Color Dessert Party was the ultimate girls’ night experience! I had such a blast with my friends Mindy, Vy and Heather!

If you will be bringing kids (especially small children) to the World of Color Dessert Party, I would recommend calling to make your reservation (as opposed to booking online) so that you can request a standard height table at the time of your reservation, as there are some “bar height” tables and chairs that would not be ideal for families with little ones, and especially not conducive if you have a child in a highchair. I would also recommend calling if you or a family member have special needs that need to be accommodated (like a wheel chair or limited mobility) that may make sitting in the bar-height chairs difficult.

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